SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for June 26-July 3, 2025!

🎉 Happy Canada Day, SD&G! 🇨🇦

We’re kicking off this week’s edition of The Scoop with a big red-and-white Happy Canada Day to all of you across Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry! Whether you're celebrating with fireworks, a backyard BBQ, or a stroll through your favourite local park, we hope your long weekend is full of community cheer, family fun, and maybe a butter tart or two. 😉

This week's newsletter is packed with things to do, stories that warm the heart, and snapshots of local life - from a live music bash at DEV FEST to a Sunday stroll through Williamsburg Market, a turtle rescue story that’ll restore your faith in humanity, and an old-school throwback that shows Cornwall at the height of its multi-modal glory.

And hey, while we’re celebrating all things local - we’re always on the lookout for talented artists and musicians in the region. If you know someone painting the town (literally or musically!), drop us a line! We’d love to feature more creative folks making SD&G shine.

Let’s dive in - it’s a good one this week! 🎶🐢🍁

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉 What’s Happening This Week (June 26-July 3, 2025)

📅 Here are a few events you won’t want to miss:

🔸 Author Visit: Dr. Darrell Menard at Winchester Library
📅 Thursday, June 26 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 📍 Winchester Branch Library
Local author and retired Air Force physician Major Darrell Menard is coming to Winchester for a special evening of storytelling and insight. A proud Métis and medical officer, Dr. Menard will be discussing his book Diary of A Deployed Doc, which takes readers behind the scenes of life in military medicine. From unexpected challenges to powerful personal moments, this talk promises to be both moving and enlightening.
🪑 Space is limited — registration required with just a few spots left!
👉 Register here: https://sdglibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6825fcff6a8e723700c23521

📚 Whether you’re a military buff, book lover, or just looking for a meaningful night out — this one’s worth marking on the calendar!

🔸 Golden Gears Car Show – Classic Cars All Summer Long
📅 June 26 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 📍 Iroquois Plaza, 1080 Miller St., Iroquois
Rev your engines and cruise into summer! 🚗💨 Hosted by the Golden Gears Car Club, this free weekly car show is a must-visit for anyone with a soft spot for vintage rides, shiny chrome, and roaring engines. Every Thursday evening at the Iroquois Plaza, car lovers of all ages can stroll the lot, talk shop, and admire the craftsmanship of dozens of beautiful classic cars.
👉 More details: whereontariobegan.ca/events/photo
🛞 Free to attend | Family-friendly | Bring your camera!

🔸 Williamsburg Country Market – Sunday Market Strolls
📅 Sunday, June 29 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 📍 4358 County Road 31, Williamsburg
Looking to round out your weekend with a little local flavour? Head to the Williamsburg Country Market this Sunday for a relaxed, community-filled shopping experience. Held weekly at Jay’s Tire and Repair, this cozy market is packed with all the good stuff — from garden-fresh produce and preserves to handmade woodwork, artisanal crafts, baked goods, and sweet treats. 🍞🍯🎨
Whether you're filling your basket with seasonal veggies, hunting for a thoughtful gift, or just enjoying the vibe, this market is a perfect Sunday outing. Grab a coffee, bring a tote, and enjoy browsing through the best of South Dundas small-town charm.

🔸 Jokes & Jams – Pre-Canada Day Party at Glengarrian Pub
📅 Monday, June 30 | 🕖 Comedy: 7:00 PM | 🎶 Live Music: 8:15 PM |📍 Glengarrian Pub & Restaurant, 841 Sydney St Unit 10, Cornwall
Kick off your Canada Day celebrations a night early with a perfect mix of laughs and live tunes at the Jokes & Jams Pre-Canada Day Event! 🎤 Comedians Mark Vincent and Patt Cardinal will get the giggles going with a lively comedy set starting at 7:00 PM. Then stick around as Al & Ron bring out the guitars and get toes tapping with a couple of hours of classic pub tunes.
🍻 Doors open at 6:00 PM — grab a drink, some munchies, and get ready for a fun-filled night!
🇨🇦 Let’s get this long weekend started right!

🎵 Where’s That Music Coming From (June 26-July 3, 2025)

🔸 DEV FEST 2025 – Cornwall’s Biggest Summer Bash!
📅 Friday, June 27 | 🕒 Doors open at 3:00 PM | 📍 DEV Hotel & Conference Centre, Cornwall
🎟️ Tickets: $54.95 (Early bird SOLD OUT!)
Kick off the Canada Day long weekend with a full day of live music, great eats, and cold drinks at DEV FEST 2025 — the ultimate summer music experience in Cornwall! This year’s lineup is stacked with local legends and Canadian rock royalty:
🎶 4:30 PM – Trevor Walsh & Mark Muir start the party with hometown rock energy
🎸 7:00 PM – The Barstool Prophets bring the heat with a fan-favourite power set
🤘 9:00 PM – 54-40 closes the night with back-to-back hits under the stars!
👉 Grab tickets before they sell out: devfest.ca

🔸 Acoustic Night with Daniel White – Cornwall’s Moose Lodge
📅 Saturday, June 28 | 🕔 Spaghetti Supper: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 🎶 Music: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |📍 443 Eleventh Street, Cornwall
Get ready for a cozy, toe-tapping night of classic tunes and community vibes! Join us at the Moose Lodge for an Acoustic Night with Daniel White, where you’ll enjoy hand-clapping favourites from years gone by — perfect for singing along with friends and neighbours. Fuel up beforehand with a spaghetti supper from 5:30–6:30 PM featuring spaghetti, garlic bread, and dessert - all for just $12!
🎟️ No RSVP needed - just bring your appetite and your love of live music.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR
👋 Debbie Keillar Steps Up for SDG’s Shell-tering Heroes

If you’ve been reading the Scoop for a while, you’ll remember our feature on SDG Turtles and their incredible team of “turtle taxi” volunteers - everyday heroes who help transport injured turtles to safety and medical care.

Well, this week, we’re sending a big round of applause to Debbie Keillar, one of those very volunteers, who jumped into action to give a turtle a second chance at life. Debbie received a call and quickly hit the road to pick up the injured turtle in Monkland, then drove him to Kemptville to meet another volunteer who continued the journey to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Perth.

This kind of teamwork - between responders, volunteers, and drivers — is what makes the turtle taxi network so special. Every ride matters. Every mile makes a difference. And Debbie’s effort is a shining example of how one person (and one carefully driven car ride!) can make a big impact on local wildlife conservation.

🐢 Thank you, Debbie, for giving that turtle a fighting chance and for being part of a small but mighty force keeping our shelled neighbours safe!

Want to learn more or volunteer? Check out the SDG Turtles at: https://www.facebook.com/SDGTurtles

📸 Photo credit: SDG Turtles / Debbie Keillar

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🍽️ Reader Recipe Edition!

This week, we’re handing over the spatula to one of our readers — thanks to Chris for sending in this irresistible potato dish that’s equal parts crispy, tangy, and comforting: Smooshed & Crispy Potatoes with Salt ’n’ Vinegar Sour Cream.

Perfect as a sidekick to anything off the BBQ or your go-to “I forgot I need to bring something to the dinner party” dish, this recipe is all about golden edges and that mouth-watering salt ’n’ vinegar zing. Just boil your baby Yukons until fork-tender, give them a satisfying smash, roast until crispy, and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Serve over a puddle of tangy sour cream and top with a few cranks of black pepper. That’s it — simple, crowd-pleasing, and totally addictive. 🥔💥

We love shining a light on what you’re cooking up at home, so if you’ve got a favourite family recipe, something seasonal, or even just your weekday dinner MVP - send it our way!

📧 Email us at [email protected]
🖼️ Bonus points for a photo (and an extra thumbs up if you’re in it!)
📚 We’ll feature your dish in an upcoming issue of the Scoop!

Let’s keep those local flavours coming - we can’t wait to see what’s next from your kitchens!

THROWBACK CORNER
📸 Four Wheels, Two Rails, One River

Take a look at this rare gem from the 1950s - a snapshot that captures four different modes of transportation all in one frame, right here in Cornwall.

Snapped on Water Street near the old canal, this photo features:
🚍 A Cornwall Street Railway bus
🚂 An electric locomotive
🚗 A few classic cars cruising along
🚢 And the massive "Bayfair" ship docked just steps away

Shared by Allan Benton, this image is a beautiful reminder of the city’s bustling industrial and transportation hub days — where rail, road, and water all met.

Thanks to Allan for sharing this time capsule with us!

Have an old Cornwall photo with a story? We’d love to feature it in a future issue! Reach out at [email protected] or tag us on Facebook.

PET OF THE WEEK
🦅 A Near Miss in the Wild

Okay, we admit it - this week’s “pet” isn’t exactly one you’d keep in your backyard… but it’s a wild moment too good not to share.

Local nature photographer Mark Day was in the right place at the right time to capture this dramatic encounter: a hawk (or falcon — we’re open to expert guesses!) swooping in on a squirrel mid-tree scramble. Just as things were looking dicey, the squirrel ducked into its hollow in the trunk — escaping with milliseconds to spare.

The photo is equal parts beautiful and heart-pounding - a reminder of just how thrilling life in the wild can be, even in our own backyard.

📸 Thanks once again to Mark Day for his incredible eye and for sharing yet another unforgettable wildlife moment from SD&G!

Have a favourite pet or wild critter photo to share? Send it in — we’d love to feature it next week!

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Mullets for a Mission – Oxford Students Raise Nearly $7K for Cancer Support

A group of big-hearted students at Oxford on Rideau Public School recently proved that a good haircut can go a long way - especially when it's for a cause.

Led by Cole DeVries and Hunter Wilson, the boys spent over a year growing out mullets as part of their “Mullet Mas-a-Cure” campaign, raising money in honour of a friend undergoing cancer treatment. They even recruited their pals to join the fun, and by March, the group had collected sponsorships from family, friends, and neighbours.

At a head-shaving event on March 29th, the mullets came off and the donations rolled in - $6,970 in total! Proceeds were shared between the WDMH Foundation and two cancer-related charities.

A+ work, boys. You made the community proud, and we’re sure those toques fit a little better now too. 😉👏

📧 Want to support the WDMH Foundation? Contact Justine Plummer at [email protected].

JUST FOR FUN
🎯 Games Corner – Just for Fun!

Here’s a bit of Glengarry trivia to challenge your local history smarts:

🧠 Which influential Canadian leader — who became the very first Premier of Ontario — was born right here in Glengarry County?

A) George Brown
B) John A. Macdonald
C) John Sandfield Macdonald
D) William Lyon Mackenzie

📜 Hint: He was born in St. Raphael West, Glengarry County on December 12, 1812, and went on to play a key role in shaping the early days of Ontario’s provincial government.

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer — and let us know if you’ve got a great bit of local trivia you’d like featured in a future edition of The Scoop!

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
🛒 Small Businesses - We See You!

Want to get your local business in front of thousands of engaged Cornwall & SD&G readers who love supporting local?

We feature standout businesses, shops, and services that help make our community shine — and we’d love to spotlight you next!

👉 Interested? Reach out to us at https://www.sdgscoop.ca/contact and let’s chat!

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡 For the Horse Lovers & Hobby Farmers – A Dream in South Glengarry

If wide open skies, rolling pastures, and your very own century farmhouse speak to your soul - this one’s for you.

Just minutes from Cornwall, this stunning 66-acre hobby farm offers a true country escape for horse lovers or anyone craving a peaceful rural lifestyle. At its heart, you’ll find a well-kept horse barn with 14 box stalls, a tack room, updated utilities, and a fenced paddock ready for your herd. An additional large hay barn adds both charm and function, with the surrounding land offering a mix of open fields and mature bush for riding trails or light farming.

Inside the beautifully maintained century home, you’ll find all the rustic warmth you'd hope for — exposed beams, brick accents, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a huge kitchen/living space perfect for hosting or kicking back with family. The main floor also features a spacious primary suite, laundry, and a den/office, with more bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs (including another ensuite!).

🌳 Step out onto the front porch for your morning coffee, take a dip in the inground pool, or just breathe in the quiet countryside.

From the durable tin roof to the efficient heating and lush landscaping, this property is move-in ready and full of potential.

Whether you’re an equestrian enthusiast or just looking to put down roots on your own little slice of paradise — this gem won’t last long.

📍18561 County Road 19, South Glengarry
💲 $1,150,000

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢 Who is Hiring?

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - South Dundas
📍 South Dundas
Investigate violations or perceived violations of Municipal By-laws and Provincial legislation to determine the need for compliance.
📧 Apply online: https://www.southdundas.com/municipal-centre/job-opportunities

PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES LABOURER - Gananoque
📍 Thousand Islands, Brockville
This student position is responsible for general maintenance and labour around the various water/wastewater facilities and other locations within the municipality.
📧 Apply online: https://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/human-resources/employment-opportunities

PAINTER - Cornwall Painting Plus
📍 Cornwall
Cornwall Painting Plus is looking for an individual with painting experience or a willingness to learn.
📧 Apply online by completing the careers form: https://www.cornwallpainting.ca/careers

RECREATION FACLITATOR - Township of South Glengarry
📍 South Glengarry
Are you passionate about community, recreation, and creating unforgettable experiences? We’re looking for a Recreation Facilitator to work alongside our amazing Rec Team!
📧 Apply online: https://www.southglengarry.com/municipal-services/careers/

CLOSING CALL
✨ That’s a Wrap for This Week’s Scoop!

That’s a wrap for this week’s edition of The Scoop - thanks for joining us as we count down to Canada Day and everything the long weekend has to offer! Whether you’re hitting up DEV FEST, enjoying some quiet time in the garden, or just soaking in the sunshine with friends and family, we hope the days ahead are filled with joy, community, and a little extra ketchup on those BBQ hot dogs. 🌭🇨🇦

As always, we’d love to hear from you - whether it’s a recipe, an old photo, a neighbour we should feature, or just a quick hello. Your stories are what keep The Scoop going and help shine a light on the incredible folks and happenings around SD&G.

🎯 And before we go - this week’s Games Corner answer is…

C) John Sandfield Macdonald
That’s right! Born in St. Raphael West in Glengarry County on December 12, 1812, John Sandfield Macdonald became the first Premier of Ontario and played a key role in shaping the early days of the province. A proud piece of local history!

Thanks for playing along - we’ll be back next week with more trivia and tidbits to test your SD&G smarts.

Until then, take care of each other and keep supporting local. ❤️
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Happy Canada Day! 🍁
- The SD&G Scoop Team